Protesters cheer Nigerien troops as they gather in front of the French Embassy in Niamey during a demonstration that followed a rally in support of Niger's junta in Niamey on July 30, 2023. More African countries in the Sahel region have recently announced plans to reduce their military ties with France.
More African countries in the Sahel region have recently announced plans to reduce their military ties with France as they urgently demanded the withdrawal of French troops to get rid of their colonial influence.
On Tuesday, President of Cote d’Ivoire Alassane Ouattara confirmed in his New Year’s message that French forces would withdraw from the West African nation in January, marking it the latest to do so.
